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Proton Therapy Centre Quironsalud is Spain's first proton therapy center. It belongs to Quirónsalud, the largest hospital group in Europe. The center specializes in oncology and proton therapy.
Centro Médico Teknon offers proton-beam therapy using the advanced Proteus One® system with a 220° rotating gantry for precise tumor targeting. Treatment may cost around $82,320–85,000, typically covering the full therapy course, diagnostics, and follow-up care. The JCI-accredited facility has a 4.7/5 rating from 432+ reviews and specializes in brain, pediatric, and head/neck cancers.
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GenesisCare Clinics is a global network of 300 clinics. Its Madrid location focuses on high-tech radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
Dr. Carme Ares heads the Radiation Oncology Department at Quirónsalud Proton Therapy Center in Madrid. She is a specialist in proton therapy and radiation oncology. Dr. Ares completed a clinical fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate. She has practiced at top clinics in Switzerland and the Netherlands.
Proton Therapy Centre Quironsalud is Spain's first proton therapy center. It belongs to Quirónsalud, the largest hospital group in Europe. The center specializes in oncology and proton therapy.
Dr. Stephanie Lilianne E. Bolle is a radiation oncologist and Head of Radiation Oncology at the Quirónsalud Proton Therapy Center in Madrid. She has led the department since July 2024. The center is Spain’s first proton therapy facility.
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Dr. Carme Ares heads the Radiation Oncology Department at Quirónsalud Proton Therapy Center in Madrid. She is a specialist in proton therapy and radiation oncology. Dr. Ares completed a clinical fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate. She has practiced at top clinics in Switzerland and the Netherlands.
Proton Therapy Centre Quironsalud is Spain's first proton therapy center. It belongs to Quirónsalud, the largest hospital group in Europe. The center specializes in oncology and proton therapy.
Spain's first proton therapy centre with a 91% patient recommendation rate uses the Proteus ONE system for precision targeting. Dr. Raúl Matute, who has performed 1,100+ proton treatments, leads the team at the Proton Therapy Centre Quironsalud. Treatment involves 33–45 daily 20-30 minute sessions over 4–6 weeks, minimizing radiation to the bladder and rectum to reduce side-effect risks. The package, priced at around _offer_price_, covers all planning, simulation scans, treatment sessions, follow-ups, and coordination with translator support. The JCI-accredited clinic meets international safety standards and provides full support for the 45-day outpatient stay.
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